> I would like to have a discussion with anyone out there that
> has read one or more of Daniel Quinn's books: Ishmael, My
> Ishmael, and Story of B.
You might be interested in another list for this discussion. The
members of the Ecopsychology list discuss Quinn's writings quite
regularly. Below is a description of that list, and a summary of
commands you can use to subscribe and get more information.
ECOPSYCHOLOGY LIST
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1. PURPOSE OF THE LIST
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TO CREATE a networked community of concerned citizens, professionals and
activists committed to healing humankind's bond to the Earth.
TO SHARE empowerment for revitalizing the health of the world community
through inner and outer growth, personally and professionally.
TO FEELINGFULLY share and validate our experiences with nature.
TO HELP live, with confidence and skill, our rediscovered natural
wisdom.
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2. WHAT IS ECOPSYCHOLOGY
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The emerging field of ecopsychology bridges the domains of ecology and
psychology to address the psychological and spiritual roots of the
ecological
crisis. Ecopsychologists view humanity as interdependent with all other
life
forms, including Earth itself. By reawakening this consciousness, we
act
instinctively to care for the Earth and all life.
"Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to
\|/ kneel and kiss the Earth."
--Rumi
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3. POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS
(including, but not limited to)
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:: Raising awareness of ecopsychology beyond psychology, to ecology,
environmental activism and many other relevant areas.
Empowerment through ritual and celebration.
Sanity and sustainability through connecting with nature.
:: Identifying your unique call to action.
Serving others' efforts.
Coping with despair, nurturing wellness and encouraging compassion.
Sharing and validating our feelingful experiences with nature.
:: Bringing ecocounseling into counseling.
Transforming values and integrating new ones into our work and
lives.
Exploring origins of eco-devastation and its effect upon
consciousness.
Raising sensory awareness.
:: Educating for the environment, online and face-to-face.
Developing degree granting curricula, long distance too.
Developing theoretical and practical tools to meet our goals.
:: Meeting science and art in eco-psychology.
Unearthing the spiritual dimensions of a time in crises.
Uncovering underlying ecopsychological themes in various issues.
Ecopsychology related issues and endeavors of interest to
you(lots!).
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comprehensive reference card, or just INFO for a list of available
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